An understanding of change theory is critical to the success of human and social services professionals. A classic model of change theory consists of three phases: (a) unfreezing, (b) movement, and (c) refreezing (Lewin, 1951). Another model describes the differences between first- and second-order change and how first-order change may continue to perpetuate the very problems human services professionals seek to remedy (Watzlawick, Weakland, & Fisch, 1974). Developmental theory and systems theory may also be relevant to implementing change in human and social services related agencies and organizations.
As you develop your Capstone Project strategic plan, think about the element of change and how change might affect the change processes that will be associated with the agency, organization, or community for your strategic plan. Think of principles from relevant change theories and how you can implement those procedures to manage the individual and organizational change that may come about as a result of the strategic plan. Along with change theory and processes, you also should consider codes of ethics to guide you in addressing these issues.
References:
Lewin, K. (1951).
Field theory in social science
. New York, NY: Harper.
Watzlawick, P., Weakland, J. H., & Fisch, R. (1974).
Change: Principles of problem formation and problem resolution.
Oxford, England: W.W. Norton.
To prepare:
Select a change theory and the related change processes (e.g., force-field analysis, developmental theory, systems theory) that you might apply to address the issues related to the strategic plan for the agency, organization, or community you selected in Week 1 Discussion 2(The United Nations Environmental Protection)
In addition, consider the ethical challenges that you might encounter and codes of ethics you might apply to address these challenges.
The Assignment (2 page paper APA Style format): Title " Role of Change Theory in Social Change.
Briefly describe the issues you anticipate encountering in your strategic plan for the United Nations Environmental Protection .
Explain the change you think is needed to address these issues and factors that might influence that change.
Describe a change theory and related change processes that may be applied to the issues related to your strategic plan.
Explain how you might apply the theory and processes.
Briefly explain two ethical principles, issues, or challenges that might arise in your efforts to apply these changes.
Explain how a professional code of ethics might advise in each case. Be specific, citing elements from an applicable code of ethics.
Explain the opportunities and challenges that you might encounter in fostering and implementing the change.
Required Readings
Homan, M. S. (2016).
Promoting community change: Making it happen in the real world
(6th ed.)
.
Boston, MA: Cengage.
Chapter 8, “Powerful Planning” (pp. 206–231)
https://ereader.c ...
An understanding of change theory is critical to the success of
1. An understanding of change theory is critical to the success of
human and social services professionals. A classic model of
change theory consists of three phases: (a) unfreezing, (b)
movement, and (c) refreezing (Lewin, 1951). Another model
describes the differences between first- and second-order
change and how first-order change may continue to perpetuate
the very problems human services professionals seek to remedy
(Watzlawick, Weakland, & Fisch, 1974). Developmental theory
and systems theory may also be relevant to implementing
change in human and social services related agencies and
organizations.
As you develop your Capstone Project strategic plan, think
about the element of change and how change might affect the
change processes that will be associated with the agency,
organization, or community for your strategic plan. Think of
principles from relevant change theories and how you can
implement those procedures to manage the individual and
organizational change that may come about as a result of the
strategic plan. Along with change theory and processes, you
also should consider codes of ethics to guide you in addressing
these issues.
References:
Lewin, K. (1951).
Field theory in social science
. New York, NY: Harper.
Watzlawick, P., Weakland, J. H., & Fisch, R. (1974).
Change: Principles of problem formation and problem
resolution.
Oxford, England: W.W. Norton.
2. To prepare:
Select a change theory and the related change processes (e.g.,
force-field analysis, developmental theory, systems theory) that
you might apply to address the issues related to the strategic
plan for the agency, organization, or community you selected
in Week 1 Discussion 2(The United Nations Environmental
Protection)
In addition, consider the ethical challenges that you might
encounter and codes of ethics you might apply to address these
challenges.
The Assignment (2 page paper APA Style format): Title " Role
of Change Theory in Social Change.
Briefly describe the issues you anticipate encountering in your
strategic plan for the United Nations Environmental Protection
.
Explain the change you think is needed to address these issues
and factors that might influence that change.
Describe a change theory and related change processes that
may be applied to the issues related to your strategic plan.
Explain how you might apply the theory and processes.
Briefly explain two ethical principles, issues, or challenges that
might arise in your efforts to apply these changes.
Explain how a professional code of ethics might advise in each
3. case. Be specific, citing elements from an applicable code of
ethics.
Explain the opportunities and challenges that you might
encounter in fostering and implementing the change.
Required Readings
Homan, M. S. (2016).
Promoting community change: Making it happen in the real
world
(6th ed.)
.
Boston, MA: Cengage.
Chapter 8, “Powerful Planning” (pp. 206–231)
https://ereader.chegg.com/books/9781305445673/pageid/257
(will give you access to the book when assignment is accepted)
Mayne, J. J. (2015). Useful theory of change models.
The Canadian Journal of Program Evaluation, 30
(2), 119–142. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
National Organization for Human Services. (n.d.).
Ethical standards for human service professionals.
Retrieved from http://www.nationalhumanservices.org/ethical-
standards-for-hs-professionals
4. Segal, L., Sara Opie, R., &namp; Dalziel, K. (2012). Theory!
The missing link in understanding the performance of
neonate/infant home-visiting programs to prevent child
maltreatment: A systematic review.
Milbank Quarterly, 90
(1), 47–106. doi:10.1111/j.1468-0009.2011.00655.x. Retrieved
from the Walden Library databases.
Wasserman, D. L. (2010). Using a systems orientation and
foundational theory to enhance theory-driven human service
program evaluations.
Evaluation and Program Planning, 33
(2), 67–80. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
These codes of ethics may be used as resources to support this
week’s Discussion:
Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences. (2000).
Code of ethics.
Retrieved from http://www.acjs.org/page/Code_Of_Ethics
American Counseling Association. (2014).
ACA code of ethics.
Retrieved from https://www.counseling.org/resources/aca-code-
of-ethics.pdf
The Counselors for Social Justice (CSJ) Code of Ethics.
(2011).
5. Journal for Social Action in Counseling and Psychology, 3
(2), 1–21. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
National Association of Social Workers. (2008).
Code of ethics of the National Association of Social Workers.
Retrieved from http://www.naswdc.org/pubs/code/code.asp
National Organization for Human Services. (n.d.).
Ethical standards for human service professionals.
Retrieved from http://www.nationalhumanservices.org/ethical-
standards-for-hs-professional
